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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
iofilms 2024 Conference
October 22-26, 2024, Shanghai, China
Time
Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday
Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday
Oct 24, 2025
Thursday
Oct 25, 2024
Friday
Oct 26, 2024
Saturday
08:00-09:00
Registration & Poster Presentation
Poster
Presentation
—
09:00-12:00
Registration
Workshop 1
N
2
O
Opening Ceremony
Session 5
Biofouling
Session 6
Membrane-Aerated
Biofilm Reactor
Workshop 4
Moving Bed Biofilm
Reactor
Session 13
Aerobic Granular
Sludge
Session 10
Drinking Water
Biofilms
Session 11
Biofilm Ecology
Session 12
Moving Bed Biofilm
Reactor
Workshop 5
High Particle
Bioreactor
Technical Tour
Plenary Speech 1
Prof. Bruce E.
Rittmann
Plenary Speech 2
Prof. Li'an Hou
Plenary Speech 3
Prof. Zuxin Xu
Plenary Speech 4
Prof. Hanqing Yu
12:00-13:30
Lunch & Poster Presentation
13:30-17:00
Registration
Workshop 2
Membrane
Aerated Biofilm
Reactor
Session 1
Extracellular Polymeric
Substances
Session 2
Membrane Biofilm
Reactor
Session 3
Novel Biofilm Reactors
Session 4
Young Water
Professionals
Workshop 3
Biofilter
Session 7
Anammox
Session 8
Graduate Student
Session
Session 9
Bio-electrochemical
Biofilms
Plenary Speech 5
Prof. Glen Daigger
Plenary Speech 6
Prof. Susanne
Lackner
Plenary Speech 7
Prof. Weiguang Lan
Plenary Speech 8
Prof. Zhiwei Wang
Closing Ceremony
17:00-18:30
Poster Presentation
—
—
18:30-21:00
Welcome
Reception
MC meeting
Gala Dinner
—
—3
Day 1: Wednesday October 23, 2024
OPENING CEREMONY
Chair: Prof. Zhiwei Wang
Tongji University
9:00-9:20
Welcome address by President of Tongji University
Welcome address by the Director of Strategy and Development at the IWA
Tao Li
Welcome address by Chairman of the IWA Biofilm Specialist Group
Prof. Robert Nerenberg
9:20-9:30
Group Photo
Chair: Prof. Hongqiang Ren
Member of Chinese Academy of Engineering, Nanjing University
9:30-10:00
Plenary Speech 1
Making the Biofilm Do More by Depositing Catalytic Nanoparticles
Prof. Bruce E. Rittmann
Member of National Academy of Engineering of the USA
Professor, Arizona State University, USA
10:00-10:30
Coffee Break
10:30-11:00
Plenary Speech 2
Prof. Li'an Hou
Member of Chinese Academy of Engineering
Professor, Rocket Force University of Engineering, China
11:00-11:30
Plenary Speech 3
Prof. Zuxin Xu
Member of Chinese Academy of Engineering
Professor, Tongji University, China
11:30-12:00
Plenary Speech 4
Prof. Hanqing Yu
Member of Chinese Academy of Engineering
Professor, University of Science and Technology of China, China4
Day 3: Friday October 25, 2024
CLOSING CEREMONY
Chair: Prof. Ying Wang
Tongji University
13:30-14:00
Plenary Speech 5
Prof. Glen Daigger
Member of National Academy of Engineering of the USA
Professor, University of Michigan, USA
14:00-14:30
Plenary Speech 6
Prof. Susanne Lackner
Professor, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
14:30-15:00
Plenary Speech 7
Story of biofilm, membrane and Membrane Bioreactor
Prof. Weiguang Lan
Professor, Dean of College of Future Technology, Fuzhou University, China
15:00-15:30
Coffee Break
Chair: Prof. Wenhai Chu
Tongji University
15:30-16:00
Plenary Speech 8
Prof. Zhiwei Wang
Professor, Tongji University, China
16:00-16:20
Best Poster Award
Guests for granting awards:
Prof. Glen Daigger, Prof. Robert Nerenberg
16:20-16:30
Summary of Workshops at the IWA Biofilms 2024
Prof. Rongchang Wang
16:30-16:45
Closing remarks by Chairman of the IWA Biofilm Specialist Group
Prof. Robert Nerenberg
16:45-17:00
Closing remarks by Dean of CESE, Tongji University
Prof. Zhiwei Wang
17:00-17:10
Group Photo5
PARALLEL SESSIONS PROGRAM
Day 1: Wednesday October 23, 2024
Venue
Hall A
Session 1
Extracellular Polymeric Substances
Chair: Prof. Siqing Xia, Prof. Sungwoo Bae
13:30-14:00
KEYNOTE: Unlocking the role of EPS and oxygen availability: metagenomic insights into nitrogen removal
in hybrid MABR systems for aquaculture wastewater
Sungwoo Bae
Korea University, Korea
14:00-14:15
(0056) Construction and application of biomass and extracellular polymeric substances quantification
methods in microalgal-bacteria symbiotic system
Y. Zhou, R. Tian, X. C. Cui, B. B. Wu
Huazhong Agricultural University, China
14:15-14:30
(0045) Biological barriers applied to landfill design: experimental apparatus and preliminary results.
A. K. Martins Morita, M. Regadio
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
14:30-14:45
(0044) The viscoelastic properties of extracellular polymeric substances and their relation to anaerobic
granule’s mechanical strength
C. Gao, M. Habibi, H. Rijnaarts, D. Sudmalis
Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
14:45-15:00
(0054) Biofilms on microplastics in WWTP effluent: an ideal dispersal route for antibiotic resistance pollution
into aquatic environments
C. Bezuidenhout, R. Bhikhoo, T. Magome, C. Mienie, L. Molale-Tom
North-West University, South Africa
15:00-15:30
Coffee Break
Session 2
Membrane Biofilm Reactor
Chair: Prof. Sungwoo Bae, Prof. Siqing Xia
15:30-16:00
(0127) KEYNOTE: Co-removal of perchlorate and nitrate in palladium-deposited hydrogenotrophic biofilm
under salinity stress
J. Z. Zhou, Siqing Xia
Tongji University, China
16:00-16:15
(0112) Microbial synergy mechanism of hydrogen flux influence on hydrogen-based partial denitrification
coupled with anammox in a membrane biofilm reactor
S. Pang
Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Science, China
16:15-16:30
(0115) Reduction and precipitation of chromium (VI) using a palladized membrane biofilm reactor
C. Y. Wu, J. Z. Zhou, S. Pang, L. Yang, E. Lichtfouse, H. B. Liu, S. Q. Xia, B. Rittmann
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China
16:30-16:45
(0117) Biogas-based membrane biofilm reactor feasibility study for simultaneous nitrogen removal and
carbon reduction
R. Z. Sun, H. X. Li
Guilin University of technology, China
16:45-17:00
(0139) Study on the role of adsorption in enhancing the removal of diclofenac from water by Pd-MBfR
X. D. Li
Tongji University, China6
Day 1: Wednesday October 23, 2024
Venue
Hall B
Session 3
Novel Biofilm Reactors
Chair: Prof. Li Xie, Prof. Aijie Wang
13:30-14:00
(0068) KEYNOTE: Enhanced biological filtration for wastewater treatment and its future development
Hui Huang, H. Q. Ren
Nanjing University, China
14:00-14:15
(0035) Anoxic/oxic treatment of wastewater without biomass recycle based on the vertical baffled biofilm
reactor
Y. M. Zhang, Q. Y. Lu, J. Q. Zhou, F. Liu, B. Rittmann
Shanghai Normal University, China
14:15-14:30
(0043) Impact of residual ammonia on nitrite-oxidizing activity in gel-immobilized biofilms in low-strength
wastewater treatment
H. Choi, J. Park, D. Kim, C. Lee
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Korea
14:30-14:45
(0145) Insight into using multi-omics analysis to elucidate nitrogen removal mechanisms in a novel
improved constructed rapid infiltration system
Q. Y. Sun, L. Wang
Tongji University, China
14:45-15:00
(0057) Microbiome diversity in full scale hybrid biofilm reactors - a case study
E. J. Wakjera, R. P. Alagappan, T. Haugen, S. Wang
University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), Norway
15:00-15:30
Coffee Break
Session 3
Novel Biofilm Reactors
Chair: Prof. Aijie Wang, Prof. Li Xie
15:30-15:45
(0146) The role of dissolved methane in algae-bacterial granulation and microbial interactions during
non-aerated partial nitrification of anaerobic effluent
S. Q. Chen, Z. B. Zhou
Southwest University, China
15:45-16:00
(0153) Effects of different biofilm carriers on fermentation performance and microbial communities in
side-stream enhanced biological phosphorus removal reactors
D. Q. Wang, R. Y. Wu, M. B. Huang, J. Y. Bi
Xi’an University of Technology, China
16:00-16:15
(0075) Assessment of modified biofilm-enhanced activated sludge system for effective reduction of high
ammonium nitrogen concentrations
K. Marek, K. Pawęska, A. Bawiec
Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland
16:15-16:30
(0129) The removal of ammonia nitrogen via heterotrophic assimilation by a novel Paracoccus sp. FDN-
02 under anoxic condition
H. J. Li
Fudan University, China
16:30-16:45
(0110) Biofilm formation control in bioreactors through regulating bacterial communication
Y. C. Wang, C. Wang, Y. H. Lv
Tianjin University, China
16:45-17:00
(0036) First Full-Scale Decentralized Hybrid Moving Bed Biofilm Clarifier Reactor in The Lowest Place on
Earth
K. Nof, G. Stamper, N. Assulin
Aqwise, Israel7
Day 1: Wednesday October 23, 2024
Venue
Hall C
Session 4
Young Water Professionals
Chair: Prof. Zhiwei Wang, Prof. Xiaoyuan Zhang
13:00-13:35
Opening Remarks
Zhiwei Wang
Tongji University, China
13:35-13:40
Introduction of China IWA Young Water Professionals
Xiaoyuan Zhang
Chair of IWA Young Water Professionals China Chapter
13:40-14:00
KEYNOTE: Future trends for working in environmental biotechnology
Bruce E. Rittmann
Member of National Academy of Engineering (USA)
Arizona State University, USA
14:00-14:20
KEYNOTE: TBC
Glen Daigger
Member of National Academy of Engineering (USA)
University of Michigan, USA
14:20-14:40
KEYNOTE: TBC
Eveline Volcke
Ghent University, Belgium
14:40-15:00
KEYNOTE: A typical student's 20-year learning journey
Zhen He
Washington University in St. Louis, USA
15:00-15:20
KEYNOTE: TBC
Zhiwei Wang
Tongji University, China
15:20-15:30
Coffee Break
Session 4
Young Water Professionals
Chair: Prof. Wenhai Chu, Dr. Nerea Uri Carreño
15:30-15:45
KEYNOTE: Anode design and reactor modulization of bioelectrochemical systems for high-efficient
wastewater purification and resource recovery
Xiaoyuan Zhang
Tsinghua University, China
15:45-16:00
KEYNOTE: Nitrogen removal augmentation through partial denitrification-anammox in compact biofilm
process
Xiaoxin Cao
China Water Environment Group Limited, China
16:00-16:10
(0090) Filamentous fungi dominate MABR biofilms under high-COD conditions
A. Martin Linares
University of Notre Dame, USA
16:10-16:20
(0126) Carbon nanotubes and NiFe-layered double oxide supported carbon felt as cathode materials to
boost-up CO2 reduction to acetate via microbial electrosynthesis
G. X. Chen, R. C. Wang
Tongji University, China
16:20-16:30
(0091) Enhancing granular sludge stability: insights from the superior performance of biofilms
X. Wang, X. R. Feng, M. S. Wang, Z. B. Mu, X. Chen, C. J. Yang, Z. H. Li
Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, China
16:30-16:40
(0100) Effects of electron acceptors on sulfur-based autotrophic denitrification performances and
microbial communities
M. C. Zhou, A. Terada
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
16:40-16:50
(0081) Achieving stable partial nitrification and autotrophic denitrification biofilm in an mabr via sulfide
dosing
Y. L. Han, H. P. Zhao
Zhejiang University, China
16:50-17:00
(0121) Novel waving-bed solution for efficient biofilm thickness control and enhanced nitrogen removal
in sulfur-based denitrification
J. M. Xu, A. J. Wang, H. Y. Cheng
Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen, China8
Day 2: Friday October 24, 2024
Venue
Hall A
Session 5
Biofouling
Chair: Prof. Giorgio Mannina, Prof. Zhiwei Wang
9:00-9:30
KEYNOTE: Quorum quenching in MBR for fouling retardation: complexity provides opportunities
How Yong Ng
Fellow, the Academy of Engineering Singapore
Beijing Normal University (Zhuhai), China
9:30-9:45
(0078) Ferrate deconstructs microbial biofilms by humic substance decomposition and facilitates biofilm
control in sewers
J. Sun, X. F. Yan, Y. Z. Wang, J. Y. Xu, X. H. Dai
Tongji University, China
9:45-10:00
(0084) Adsorption of phosphate and mitigation of biofouling using lanthanum-doped quorum quenching
beads in MBR systems
Y. J. Jung, H. W. Choi, H. K. OH
University of Seoul, Korea
10:00-10:15
(0088) Robustness of a demo-scale anaerobic attached growth-membrane bioreactor for treating industrial
and municipal mixed wastewater
S. Zhang, S. Haleem Shah, J. Sanchez Medina, P. Y. Hong
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
10:15-10:35
Coffee Break
Session 5
Biofouling
Chair: Prof. How Yong Ng, Prof. Zhiwei Wang
10:35-11:05
KEYNOTE: Innovative membrane bioreactors for sustainable wastewater treatment: future perspectives
and applications
Giorgio Mannina
Palermo University, Italy
11:05-11:20
(0105) Development of biofilms and opportunistic pathogens in domestic shower hoses: role of chlorine
and stagnation
I. Murrell-Thomas, F. Schiaffino Pereira, C. Proctor, R. Nerenberg
University of Notre Dame, USA
11:20-11:35
(0113) New insights into membrane fouling induced by biofilm in anaerobic acidification membrane
bioreactor: revealing a leading role of pH value
X. H. Wang, M. F. Wu
Jiangnan University, China
11:35-11:50
(0106) CAS and AGS UF-NF performance during municipal wastewater reuse: membrane fouling and
microbial growth potential
Z. Li, P. Desmond
RWTH Aachen University, Germany9
Day 2: Thursday October 24, 2024
Venue
Hall B
Session 6
Membrane-Aerated Biofilm Reactor
Chair: Prof. Peiying Hong, Prof. Rongchang Wang
9:00-9:20
(0104) KEYNOTE: Size and morphology of detached biofilm from nitrifying membrane-aerated biofilms
reactors (MABRs)
Robert Nerenberg
University of Notre Dame, USA
9:20-9:40
KEYNOTE: Nitrogen removal via nitrite shunt in membrane-supported biofilm reactor
Heping Zhao
Zhejiang University, China
9:40-9:55
(0070) Impact of oxygen partial pressure on nitrous oxide dynamics in MABR biofilms
Q. Li, S. Lackner
Technical University Darmstadt, Germany
9:55-10:10
(0071) MABR fingerprint soft sensor: an open-source biofilm thickness monitoring method
Y. Cao, G. Daigger
University of Michigan, USA
10:15-10:35
Coffee Break
Session 6
Membrane-Aerated Biofilm Reactor
Chair: Prof. Robert Nerenberg, Prof. Heping Zhao
10:35-10:55
KEYNOTE: Membrane aerated biofilm reactor as tertiary treatment technology for the removal of
emerging contaminants in wastewater
Peiying Hong
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
10:55-11:15
KEYNOTE: Interaction between simultaneous aerobic nitrification and antibiotic sulfamethoxazole
removal in nitrifying membrane (aerated) biofilm reactors
Rongchang Wang
Tongji University, China
11:15-11:30
(0099) Recovering ammonia removal performance by intensive biofilm scouring in a membrane-aerated
biofilm reactor using high oxygen-transfer polyethylene membranes
H. Miura, Y. Kigo, A. Terada
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
11:30-11:45
(0134) Acidic partial nitritation - a potential solution to achieve the challenging NOB suppression in
MABR
T. Liu, S. H. Hu, J. H. Guo
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
11:45-12:00
(0119) Performance of a pilot scale membrane aerated biofilm reactor: Experimental and theoretical
studies
R. Bhattacharya
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Indian10
Day 2: Thursday October 24, 2024
Venue
Hall A
Session 7
Anammox
Chair: Prof. Akihiko Terada, Prof. Hui Gong
13:30-14:00
KEYNOTE: TBC
Yayi Wang
Tongji University, China
14:00-14:15
(0059) Partial nitritation marine anammox for saline wastewater treatment
J. Tobon-Gonzalez, D. Rangel Shaw, P. Saikaly
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
14:15-14:30
(0120) High ammonia loading rate and biofilm reattachment initiated partial nitrification and anammox in
a membrane aerated biofilm reactor
J. F. Zhang
Nanjing University (Suzhou campus), China
14:30-14:45
(0066) Coupling anoxic biological phosphorus removal with anammox under high organic carbon
loadings in a single-stage integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) bioprocess
J. Zhen, M. Farmer, F. Sabba, S. Kalus, M. Bachmann, G. Wells
Northwestern University, USA
14:45-15:00
(0069) Simultaneous hydroxyapatite-based phosphorus recovery and partial denitrification-anammox
based nitrogen removal during sludge leachate treatment
B. Dai, S. Q. Xia
Tongji University, China
15:00-15:30
Coffee Break
Session 7
Anammox
Chair: Prof. Yayi Wang
15:30-16:00
KEYNOTE: Revealing ecophysiologies of N2O-reducing bacteria in anammox biofilms
Akihiko Terada
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
16:00-16:15
(0089) Granular thermophilic anammox enables high-rate nitrogen removal from warm nitrogen rich
wastewater: A proof of concept
B. N. Ravikumar, M. S. Jia, J. M. Carvajal Arroyo, R. Ganigue
Ghent University, Belgium
16:15-16:30
(0123) Efficient nitrogen removal and substrate usage in ifas-anammox system under seasonal
temperature variation
J. T. Hu
Nanjing University, China
16:30-16:45
(0131) Comparisons of nitrogen removal efficiencies and microbial communities of partial nitritation and
anammox processes among laboratory-scale, pilot- scale, and full-scale
Pongsak (Lek) Noophan, L. Cavanaugh, J. Munakata Marr, L. Ann Figueroa
Kasetsart University, Thailand11
Day 2: Thursday October 24, 2024
Venue
Hall B
Session 8
Graduate Student Session
Chair: Prof. George Wells
13:30-13:45
(0133) Role of biofilm carriers on sulfamethoxazole removal in integrated fixed-film and activated sludge
system
B. L. Min, L. Xie, J. Xie, Y. Y. He, R. J. Lin
Tongji University, China
13:45-14:00
(0141) Machine learning-assisted prediction and identification of key factors affecting nitrogen
metabolism pathways for aerobic granular sludge
H. P. Li, L. Xie, B. Q. Zhou, M. X. Hu, Y. Y. He, R. Y. Huang, K. L. Liu, H. S. Yang, D. H. Yang, W. H. Pang
Tongji University, China
14:00-14:15
(0149) Sulfamethoxazole removal in membrane aerated algal-bacterial biofilm reactors: microbial
community response analysis
I. Eheneden, R. C. Wang, O. B. Adesina, G. X. Chen, H. J. Ren, J. Twizeyemungu
Tongji University, China
14:15-14:30
(0136) Enhancing anaerobic digestion of pig manure: impact of heat pretreatment on microbial
community and args reduction
J. L. Wang, T. Li, M. Wang
Tongji University, China
14:30-14:45
(0148) Microbiological characteristics and nutrient removal performance in a novel sidestream
phosphorus recovery process
X. Y. Chen, Y. M. Li
Tongji University, China
14:45-15:00
(0152) Characteristics of nutrient removal in granular sludge systems with different denitrifying electron
acceptor
Z. B. Chen, Y. K. Luo, R. Y. Li, J. W. Song, Z. X. Wu, X. Cui, Y. Zhao, Y. T. Ma, G. W. Yu, Y. H. Liang
South China Agricultural University, China
15:00-15:20
Coffee Break
Session 8
Graduate Student Session
Chair: Prof. David Weissbrodt
15:20-15:35
(0142) Multiscale mechanisms of light wavelengths on Chlorella-based photo-fermentation of
anaerobically digested swine wastewater: the role of intracellular flux variations in biomass yield and
nutrient consumption
Y. Y. Wang
Tongji University, China
15:35-15:50
(0151) Impact of particle size on the performance of denitrifying granular sludge
Y. H. Zeng, Y. L. Wei, Z. B. Chen, Q. Zhang, P. H. Zheng, G. W. Yu, Y. H. Liang
South China Agricultural University, China
15:50-16:05
(0060) N-acyl-homoserine lactone-mediated quorum sensing in microalgae-bacteria membrane aerated
biofilm reactor (MABR) for synergetic removal of nutrients and sulfonamides
H. J. Ren
Tongji University, China
16:05-16:20
(0137) Biodegradation of actual organosulfur wastewater by biofilm reactor: Insights into biofilm
formation, sulfur transformation and bacterial metabolic processes
W. Zhang, X. Zheng
Tongji University, China
16:20-16:35
(0147) Enriching Denitrifying Microorganisms through Biofilm Selective Recovery in Activated Sludge
Systems
C. X. Wang, X. L. Chai, X. H. Dai
Tongji University, China
16:35-16:50
(0086) Enhanced nitrogen removal in modular moving bed constructed wetland under low C/N ratio and
temperature: Insights from microbial communities
L. Zhou, S. P. Cheng
Tongji University, China
16:50-17:05
(0114) Exogenous putrescine plays a switch-like influence on the pH stress adaptability of biofilm-based
activated sludge
G. Y. Jiang, C. Wang
Tianjin University, China12
Day 2: Thursday October 24, 2024
Venue
Hall D
Session 9
Bio-electrochemical Biofilms
Chair: Prof. Defeng Xing, Prof. Rongchang Wang
13:30-14:00
KEYNOTE: Resource recovery from wastewater using microbial electrochemical systems
Zhen He
Washington University in St. Louis, USA
14:00-14:30
KEYNOTE: The fundamental of BOD sensor: understanding of the electroactive biofilm
Xin Wang
Nankai University, China
14:30-14:45
(0052) On-line in-situ monitoring of electroactive biofilms in bio-electrochemical systems by means of a
heat-transfer biofilm sensor
A. Netsch, I. Latussek, H. Horn, M. Wagner
DVGW Research Center at the Engler-Bunte-Institute , Germany
14:45-15:00
(0038) A study on cathode biofilm integrity in nanoparticle exposed Sediment MFC
D. S. Vempati, A. Kumar
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
15:00-15:30
Coffee Break
Session 9
Bio-electrochemical Biofilms
Chair: Prof. Zhen He
15:30-16:00
KEYNOTE: TBC
Defeng Xing
Harbin Institute of Technology, China
16:00-16:20
KEYNOTE: Microbial electrosynthesis with NiFe-layered double oxide and rGO modified cathode
Rongchang Wang
Tongji University, China
16:20-16:35
(0041) Study on the performance for microbial electrosynthesis of ammonia based on Shewanella
cathodic biofilm
S. Qiao, Y. Li
Dalian University of Technology, China
16:35-16:50
(0031) Domestic wastewater treatment towards reuse by “self-supplied” microbial electrochemical
system assisted UV/H2O2 process
K. C. Yang, I. Abu-Reesh, Z. He
Washington University in St. Louis, USA
16:50-17:05
(0048) Utilizing electroactive granular sludge for high-rate anaerobic sewage treatment at low
temperatures
J. H. Park, J. S. Kim, H. Choi, C. Lee
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Korea13
Day 3: Friday October 25, 2024
Venue
Hall A
Session 10
Drinking Water Biofilms
Chair: Prof. Gang Liu, Prof. Xin Yu
9:00-9:30
KEYNOTE: “From nothing to something”: Promotion of heterogeneous biofilm formation by AOB in
simulated drinking water pipeline conditions
Xin Yu
Xiamen University, China
9:30-9:45
(0032) Stagnation and indoor environment trigger the changes of tap water quality: Metabolic and DNA
sequence model of microbial community
H. H. Zhang, X. Liu
Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, China
9:45-10:00
(0042) Effect of residual disinfection on microbial communities in a pilot-scale intermittent and continuous
water supply system
D. Cheng, M. Leifels, J. W. Cai, N. Nadhirah, Y. Woo, Z. M. Li, E. Hill, S. Corimayo, A. Whittle, S. Wuertz
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
10:00-10:15
(0061) Effect of the presence of nitrogen on biofilm growth in different drinking water pipe materials
Y. W. Li, B. J. Fang, Y. Guo, L. Ma, Y. Y. Xiao
Shantou University, China
10:15-10:35
Coffee Break
Session 10
Drinking Water Biofilms
Chair: Prof. Xin Yu, Prof. Gang Liu
10:35-11:05
KEYNOTE: Biofilm in Drinking Water System
Gang Liu
Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
11:05-11:20
(0080) N-acyl-homoserine-lactones as a critical factor for biofilm formation during the initial adhesion stage
in drinking water distribution systems
R. S. Chen, R. T. Xu, J. X. Huang, X. N. Zhu, Y. L. Tang, Y. J. Zhang
Tongji University, China
11:20-11:35
(0064) The impact of residual-chlorine concentration on biofilm community composition, incorporation &
release of health-related organisms and water quality response
F. Pick, K. Fish, C. Smith, J. Boxall
The University of Sheffield, England
11:35-11:50
(0082) Seasonal variation affects the bacterial community function in biological activated carbon filters for
drinking water production
K. Y. Jiang, S. Q. Xia, Y. X. Hu, S. H. Liu, W. L. Ren, H. Wang
Tongji University, China14
Day 3: Friday October 25, 2024
Venue
Hall B
Session 11
Biofilm Ecology
Chair: Prof. Donghui Wen, Prof. Can Wang
9:00-9:30
KEYNOTE: Interaction and metabolic diversity of microbial communities performing anaerobic ammonium
and methane oxidations in membrane biofilm reactors
Jianhua Guo
University of Queensland, Australia
9:30-9:45
(0138) Enhancing mass transfer in fixed-bed biofilm systems for efficient biological sewage treatment:
insights from experimental trials and industrial applications
Y. Li, J. R. Peng, G. G. Huang, J. J. Zhang, Q. D. Zhang, X. Liu, W. Z. Zhang, S. L. Lu, F. M. Chen, S. J. Liu
Qingyan Environmental Technology Co. Ltd, China
9:45-10:00
(0046) Exploring the influence of ZnO powder on bacterial biofilm formation and conjugation frequency
utilizing a wastewater influent isolate
K. Dadeh Amirfard, S. Suzuki, D. Sano
Tohoku University, Japan
10:00-10:15
(0135) Phthalates boost dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in aquatic environment
J. Wu, D. F. Liu, W. W. Li
University of Science and Technology of China, China
10:15-10:35
Coffee Break
Session 11
Biofilm Ecology
Chair: Prof. Jianhua Guo
10:35-11:05
KEYNOTE: Accelerating microbial colonization and biofilm formation on bioreactor at low temperatures
through functional bacteria enrichment
Can Wang
Tianjin University, China
11:05-11:20
(0109) Periphytic biofilm as a key regulator unravels missed nitrogen fate in rice production
Y. H. Wu
Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
11:20-11:35
(0118) Enhanced AHL-mediated quorum sensing accelerates the planktonic-to-biofilm transition by
elevating the fitness of fast-growing bacteria in biofilm reactors
F. Z. Xiong, D. H. Wen
Peking University, China
11:35-11:50
(0116) Cooperation and competition between denitrification and chromate reduction in a hydrogen-based
membrane biofilm reactor
L. J. Zhou
Shenzhen University, China
11:50-12:05
(0144) Dynamic changes in biofilm structures under dynamic flow conditions
F. Dong, C. X. Liu, S. Wang
Zhejiang Normal University, China15
Day 3: Friday October 25, 2024
Venue
Hall C
Session 12
Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor
Chair: Prof. Xianghua Wen, Prof. George Wells
9:00-9:30
KEYNOTE: Stronger together: Integrating flocs and biofilm for robust decarbonized nutrient removal
processes
George Wells
Northwestern University, USA
9:30-9:45
(0037) Ecological mechanisms of biofilm development in the hybrid sludge-biofilm process
S. S. Yuan, F. G. Meng
Zhejiang Normal University, China
9:45-10:00
(0039) WWTP retrofit success story - Quadrupled s capacity increase by converting existing
structures to MBBR and Media Clarifier
K. Nof, G. Stamper
Aqwise, Israel
10:00-10:15
(0093) Application and development of Hybrid MBBR in upgrading of WWTPs
D. Wu, J. Z. Zhou, Z. Q. Yang, W. J. Han
Qingdao SPRING Water Treatment Co. Ltd., China
10:15-10:35
Coffee Break
Session 12
Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor
Chair: Prof. George Wells, Prof. Xianghua Wen
10:35-10:50
(0107) Simulating an anaerobic moving bed biofilm reactor treating high-strength wastewater
Y. H. Cai, B. Rittmann, J. P. Boltz
Northeast Normal University, China
10:50-11:05
(0092) Application of low carbon and high efficiency pure MBBR in municipal wastewater
denitrification
D. Wu, J. Z. Zhou, W. J. Han, Z. Q. Yang
Qingdao SPRING Water Treatment Co. Ltd., China
11:05-11:20
(0063) COD and nitrogen removal study in a novel CFIC® biofilm reactors
S. Wang
Biowater Technology, China
11:20-11:35
(0095) Enhancement of lactic acid chain elongation using polyurethane carrier biofilms
B. B. Wang, J. T. Zou, M. S. Jia, Á. Estevez Alonso, L. Vulart Bach, R. Ganigué
Zhejiang University of Technology, China
11:35-11:50
The particulates in water mainly consist of colloids and suspended solids.
Hach16
Day 2: Thursday October 24, 2024
Venue
Hall C
Session 13
Aerobic Granular Sludge
Chair: Prof. David Weissbrodt, Prof. Zhihua Li
9:00-9:30
KEYNOTE: The role of aerobic granular sludge in reaching carbon-neutral wastewater treatment
Eveline Volcke
Universiteit Gent, Belgium
9:30-9:45
(0034) Demonstration of world’s first integrated aerobic granular sludge (AGS)- MBR
L. Y. Tai
Public Utilities Board (PUB), Singapore, Singapore
9:45-10:00
(0072) Understanding the role of polyurethane sponges on rapid formation of aerobic granular sludge
and enhanced nitrogen removal
J. T. Zou, J. Q. Yang
Zhejiang University of Technology, China
10:00-10:15
(0065) Difference between flocs and granules in aerobic granular sludge system
L. H. Li, M. van Loosdrecht, M. Pronk
Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
10:15-10:30
Coffee Break
Session 13
Aerobic Granular Sludge
Chair: Prof. Eveline Volcke
10:30-10:50
KEYNOTE: Microbial ecosystem models to address functionalities in granular sludge
David Weissbrodt
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway
10:50-11:10
KEYNOTE: From lab research to field applications: the development of aerobic granular sludge in
China
Zhihua Li
Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, China
11:10-11:25
(0047) Antibiotic impact on microalgal-bacterial aerobic granular sludge: insights into reactor
performance, microbial dynamics, and antibiotic transformation
M. Besharati Fard, D. Wu
Ghent University, Belgium
11:25-11:40
(0101) Aerobic granular sludge coupled iron-carbon enhances nitrogen and phosphorus removal in
real wastewater with low C/N ratio
J. Li, X. Y. Cheng, Y. J. Ni, L. Y. Jin, K. Pan, P. S. Zhu, M. H. Jin, Y. B. Yao
Zhejiang University of Technology, China
11:40-11:55
Reproducibility of full-scale continuous flow aerobic granular sludge: a miracle of chance or an
inevitable certainty?
Y. Cheng, K. J. Wang, K. Y. Zhang, R. Y. Liu, T. Y. Cao, P. P Zheng
Tsinghua University, China
Beijing Huayide Environmental Technology Co. Ltd., China.17
POSTER SESSION
Paper Number
Paper Title
0050
Surface microbial inhibition by locally enhanced electric field treatment (LEEFT)
X. P. Zhang, J. L. Dai, J. F. Zhou
Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute, Tianjin University, China
0051
Effects biofilm growth on biological stability within a full-scale drinking water distribution
experimental facilityI
I. Carneiro, K. Fish, P. Jarvis, J. Haley, J. Boxall, C. Bott
University of Sheffield, England
0053
Integration of denitrification into a single chamber microbial fuel cell (MFC) – nitrate and oxygen
competing for electrons
A. Netsch, D. Chen, H. Horn, M. Wagner
DVGW Research Center at the Engler-Bunte-Institute, German
0058
Comparing the diversity of microbiomes in conventional anammox vs extracellular electron
transfer based anammox systems
R. P. Alagappan, N. A. Al-Bedani, E. Janka
University of South-Eastern Norway, Norway
0073
Enhanced phytoremediation of wetland plants by AMF: Efficient removal and stabilization
combined heavy metal-antibiotic contaminants in sediments
X. Q. Zhang, S. P. Cheng
Tongji University, China
0079
Ecological response of phytoplankton community structure to the reception of reclaimed water in
scenic waters
S. M. Liu, S. P. Cheng
Tongji University, China
0085
Subsurface flow constructed wetland for quality improvement of effluent from municipal sewage
treatment plant
L. Yang, H.T. Zhu
Beijing Forestry University, China
0087
Practical application and mechanism of biofilm process in pharmaceutical wastewater treatment
J. Zheng
Tongji University, China
0094
Combing imaging and respirogram technology for monitoring and controlling intelligent operation
of wastewater treatment
X. J. Zhang, X. Wang, Z. H. Li
Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, China
0114
Exogenous putrescine plays a switch-like influence on the pH stress adaptability of biofilm-based
activated sludge
G. Y. Jiang, C. Wang
Tianjin University, China
0124
Community structure changes in algal-bacterial membrane aerated biofilm rectors for antibiotic
and nutrient removal from ammonium rich wastewater
T. Juvins, R. C. Wang, A. Odunayo Blessing, H. J. Ren, E. Iyobosa
Tongji University, China
0130
Biofilm characteristics of denitrification filter with construction waste as filtering material
M. H. Huang, Y. Z. Bao, L. J. Bao
Donghua University, China
0132
Quick installation and easy startup to increase TN removal
C. F. Wang, L. Yi, Q. Zhang, Q. X. Cai, B. Heffernan, A. Gorenflo
Zhejiang Omex Environmental Engineering Co,. Ltd., China
0077
Shedding light on the complexities of internal carbon driven denitrifiers in biofilm & floc in PdN
pilot system
A. Gu, Y. Yan, M. Bachmann, M. Baldwin, S. Klaus, C. Bott
Cornell University, America18
0151
Impact of particle size on the performance of denitrifying granular sludge
Y. H. Zeng, Y. L. Wei, Z. B. Chen, Q. Zhang, P. H. Zheng, G. W. Yu, Y. H. Liang
South China Agricultural University, China
0147
Enriching denitrifying microorganisms through biofilm selective recovery in activated sludge
systems
C. X. Wang, X. L. Chai, X. H. Dai
Tongji University, China
0149
Sulfamethoxazole removal in membrane aerated algal-bacterial biofilm reactors: microbial
community response analysis
I. Eheneden, R. C. Wang, O. B. Adesina, G. X. Chen, H. J. Ren, J. Twizeyemungu
Tongji University, China
0146
The role of dissolved methane in algae-bacterial granulation and microbial interactions during
non-aerated partial nitrification of anaerobic effluent
S. Q. Chen, Z. B. Zhou
Southwest University, China
0152
Characteristics of nutrient removal in granular sludge systems with different denitrifying electron
acceptor
Z. B. Chen, Y. K. Luo, R. Y. Li, J. W. Song, Z. X. Wu, X. Cui, Y. Zhao, Y. T. Ma, G. W. Yu, Y. H. Liang
South China Agricultural University, China
0060
N-acyl-homoserine lactone-mediated quorum sensing in microalgae-bacteria membrane aerated
biofilm reactor (MABR) for synergetic removal of nutrients and sulfonamides
H. J. Ren
Tongji University, China
0086
Enhanced nitrogen removal in modular moving bed constructed wetland under low C/N ratio and
temperature: Insights from microbial communities
L. Zhou, S. P. Cheng
Tongji University, China
0136
Enhancing anaerobic digestion of pig manure: Impact of heat pretreatment on microbial
community and ARGs reduction
J. L. Wang, T. Li, M. Wang
Tongji University, China
0137
Biodegradation of actual organosulfur wastewater by biofilm reactor: Insights into biofilm
formation, sulfur transformation and bacterial metabolic processes
W. Zhang, X. Zheng
Tongji University, China
0139
Study on the role of adsorption in enhancing the removal of diclofenac from water by Pd-MBfR
X. D. Li
Tongji University, China
0141
Machine learning-assisted prediction and identification of key factors affecting nitrogen
metabolism pathways for aerobic granular sludge
H. P. Li, L. Xie, B. Q. Zhou, M. X. Hu, Y. Y. He, R. Y. Huang, K. L. Liu, H. S. Yang, D. H. Yang, W. H.
Pang
Tongji University, China
0142
Multiscale mechanisms of light wavelengths on Chlorella-based photo-fermentation of
anaerobically digested swine wastewater: the role of intracellular flux variations in biomass yield
and nutrient consumption
Y. Y. Wang
Tongji University, China
0148
Microbiological characteristics and nutrient removal performance in a novel sidestream
phosphorus recovery process
X. Y. Chen, Y. M. Li
Tongji University, China
0153
Effects of different biofilm carriers on fermentation performance and microbial communities in
side-stream enhanced biological phosphorus removal reactors
D. Q. Wang, R. Y. Wu, M. B. Huang, J. Y. Bi
Xi’an University of Technology, China
0126
Carbon nanotubes and NiFe-layered double oxide supported carbon felt as cathode materials to
boost-up CO2 reduction to acetate via microbial electrosynthesis
G. X. Chen, R. C. Wang
Tongji University, China
